Sydney Morning Herald Digest
Daily News • Monday, 26 January 2026
Border Patrol commander Bovino to leave Minneapolis as Trump shifts strategy
The US president is dispatching his border tsar, Tom Homan, to Minnesota to oversee ICE operations there and said he had held a “very good call” with Democratic Governor Tim Walz.
Israel recovers last hostage body, paving way for Gaza’s lifeline to reopen
The remains of police officer Ran Gvili – held in Gaza for more than 840 days – have been identified and will be returned for burial, the Israeli military said.
What China’s kill line obsession exposes about its own anxieties
The Chinese tell themselves stories of American decline to feel better. But they hide some essential truths.
Frenchman sets new record after sailing around the world in 40 days
The seven-person crew faced 10-metre waves and 100km/h winds in beating the previous fastest time set in 2017.
How Iran crushed a citizen uprising with lethal force
Despite Iran shutting down the internet and disrupting phone service, some Iranians managed to evade restrictions to share witness accounts and videos.
Calls for inquiry into Minneapolis shooting death of US citizen
There are calls for an independent inquiry into the shooting death of a US in Minneapolis.
At least six killed in massive US snowstorm
A crippling winter storm has killed at least six people as it sweeps across large parts of the US.
A particular brand of carnage has taken hold here in America
A woman kneeling screams. Another begins shouting. The scene I witness is spontaneous, awkward and raw. But it is real.
More than a million without power as massive winter storm hits US
Winter storm warnings were posted for most of the eastern third of the United States, covering 118 million people.
ICU nurse Alex Pretti honoured in video salute to veteran after being fatally shot in Minneapolis
ICU nurse Alex Pretti honoured in video salute to veteran after being fatally shot in Minneapolis.
Tehran – January 10
Protesters running down a street in Tehran.
How the shooting unfolded
Video footage shared on social media captured the moments around the killing of 37-year-old Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by federal immigration officers.
Tehran – January 8
Barrage of gunfire opened on crowd in Tehran.
Tehran – January 9
Gunshot fire is heard as scenes resembling urban warfare break out in Tehran.
‘This moment will shape history’: Clinton, Obama urge Trump to change course
Bill Clinton and Barack Obama have issued a rallying cry to Americans to stand up to the Trump administration over the killing of two citizens by federal immigration agents.
Trump is in decay and it affects the whole world, including us
If our PM declines to spend $US1 billion to join the Board of Peace, will Trump punish Australia?
Massive storm brings widespread snow and travel disruption to US
Massive winter storm brings widespread snow and significant travel disruption to parts of the US.
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures
Snowfall in Chicago part of massive winter storm across the US brings ice, frigid temperatures
Massive winter storm hits Philadelphia with snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures
Massive winter storm hits Philadelphia with snow-covered roads and frigid temperatures
Heavy snow falls on Philadelphia as winter storm hits U.S.
Heavy snow falls on Philadelphia as winter storm hits U.S.